The Goats

Crystal Brook Farm is home to 60 dairy goats that average 1 gallon of fresh, pure milk per day.
The goats are managed seasonally – working
with the goats natural breeding cycle.
They give birth and begin milking in
February and produce milk all summer.
The goats breed in September and
stop milking in December.
They rest for the winter and birth again in
February at the end of their 5 month
pregnancy.

The Goats enjoy a sound diet of
seasonal browse and pasture, and
eat farm-grown hay year round.
This natural feed yields milk of
high quality and nutritional value.
Small amounts of grain are fed to
insure proper protein intake.
Supplements of salt, kelp and specific
minerals are available free choice.
Goats are very good at balancing their
nutritional needs.

Pearl, the Maremma/Karakachan mix is a spirited dog with a deep dark bark. Coyotes beware!

Pearl with the herd.

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December

Lately, morning snowfalls greet us -- It's December. The goats milk production is quickly waning, as they are half way through their 5 month pregnancy. Cheese production will be halting shortly. Come buy cheese NOW for the upcoming holiday and winter season. WE WILL BE CLOSING THE STORE DECEMBER 20 -- SO SHOP NOW!
The On- Farm Store is open every day - 7 am - 5 pm.
ALSO - signed copies of THE DAIRY GOAT HANDBOOK- are available. Ann's book is filled with goat raising information for folks of all ages and abilities.
There are a few T=Shirts remaining. Mostly youth sizes. Pick up a fun Tee for a surprise Holiday Present.
Farm tours and educational opportunities abound here. Email or call -- and let's arrange a date and time. Pick a subject to learn about and I will custom arrange a learning session for any size group. ADVANCE notice is necessary . Email Ann at crystalbrookfarm@comcast.net, call or stop by...
192 TUTTLE ROAD STERLING, MA 01564 978-422-6646